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Gloucester Schooner Festival 2024

Brian — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:54:38 +0000

The 40th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival will kick off in Gloucester, MA, with a concert on Wednesday, August 28, and conclude with the famous schooner parade and Mayor’s Cup schooner race on Sunday, September 1, 2024 (September 2 rain date).

This schooner extravaganza is jam-packed with fun, educational events and opportunities to see and even cruise aboard these magnificent sailing ships. Twenty-two schooners from all over the country will travel to Gloucester Harbor to participate in the festival. Check out a list of schooners here.

Bonita Springs Boat Show

Brian — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:02:50 +0000

The 34th Annual Bonita Springs Boat Show once again makes a splash at the Bonita Springs Poker Room, March 2-5, 2023.

We are heading into the best time of the year for boating, and this is a great opportunity to set yourself up to get on the water and enjoy boating in Southwest Florida’s beautiful waters. There is a boat for every budget with hundreds on display by all of the area’s major dealers. In addition to boats, you will find plenty of marine accessories, engines, electronics, boat lifts, services, and how-to boat info.

Daytona Boat Show

Brian — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:56:36 +0000

A BOAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
You can take your family cruising, fishing, waterskiing, wake surfing or just relaxing while getting away from the rest of the world and spending quality time with your family.
You’ll be ready to Discover the Joys of Boating where you can visit 12 of Central Florida’s finest boat dealers representing over 50 boat manufacturers, all in one location and see boats of all types at the show.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Brian — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:25:02 +0000

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the greatest boat show on the seven seas. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Markets, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is recognized as the largest in-water boat show in the world.

Located steps from the beach in sunny South Florida, FLIBS spans nearly 90 acres across three million square feet of exhibit space that is connected by an intricate network of water and ground transportation services. The five-day show attracted over 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors representing 52 countries with more than 1,300 boats on display in 2022. Products range from superyachts to sunglasses and everything in between.

Fine Arts & Crafts

David Dauer — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:20:26 +0000

The Art Association of The Pinehills is having its Holiday Show & Sale at the Stonebrige Club and Cabana located 55 Stonebridge Rd., Plymouth, MA this Saturday from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm. There will be 20 artists with work including: painting, photography, jewelry, pottery, handmade cards, and much more. If you are looking for something special for the holidays this is your chance to find that unique gift for someone in your life.

Chicago Boat Show

Brian — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:50:50 +0000

Mark your calendars because the 2024 Discover Boating® Chicago Boat Show® (in partnership with Progressive® Insurance) is returning to McCormick Place South on January 10-14, 2024.
Whether you’re looking to compare potential boat brands, purchase a vessel, or learn from the pros, this year’s show has something in store for everyone.

Why Attend?
Boat shows are one of the best ways for first-time boaters to purchase vessels. Why? There are ample opportunities to compare brands and models side by side. Additionally, boat shows have a wide variety of hands-on learning opportunities and activities for the entire family. Not only do these offer a taste of the boating lifestyle, but they’re an opportunity to make meaningful connections with other enthusiasts.

Business of Boating Conference 2025

Randall Lyons — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:43:37 +0000

Date / Time
Wednesday January 22, 2025 – 6:00PM to 10:00PM EST: Pre-conference networking events
Thursday January 23, 2025 – 8:30AM to 3:30PM EST: Conference

Venue
This will be an in-person event located at Lakeview Pavilion: 45 Lakeview Road, Foxboro, MA 02035 | 508-543-9099 | www.lakeviewpavilion.com

Business of Boating Conference information
2025 BOB Conference will feature a variety of industry specific sessions that will be announced over the next couple months.

Wednesday January 22, 2025 – Pre-Conference Networking
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Join industry colleagues and MMTA members for dinner at Skipjacks located at Patriot Place: Homepage – Skipjack’s
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Networking Social Event at Splitsville located at Patriot Place: Howl Splitsville Golf Suites: Live Music Bar | Bowling Alley | Foxborough Nightlife | Darts and Shuffleboard | Party and Events Venue | Patriot Place Restaurant

Hotel Options
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have questions or need help with the link. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Last Day to Book: Thursday, January 9, 2025

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel for $199 USD per night
Book your group rate for Massachusetts Marine Trade Association

Please Note: Rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We recommend booking a room as soon as possible if you plan to join in person and require a hotel.

Registration
To complete registration, click ‘register’ to fill out the form and continue through to payment.

Group Registration
To register for more than one individual at a time via one transaction, please contact our Registration Helpdesk at 866-872-5840 to pay over the phone for your group. For a seamless experience, please make sure all group members have filled out the registration form by clicking ‘register’ below, without proceeding through the payment step. Note: The helpdesk agent will need to know each person’s full name and email address. Once payment is received, all group members will receive an access confirmation.

Business of Boating (BOB) Conference

Randall Lyons — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:39:01 +0000

Educational conference highlighting important topics within the recreational boating industry

Hartford Boat Show at Mohegan Sun

Brian — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:29:11 +0000

On behalf of over 350 members of CMTA, leaders in the recreational boating industry, we have been the proud presenters of the Hartford Boat Show for over 50 years. From our earliest days in the Hartford Armory to the days on the floor of the Civic Center to the CT Convention Center and now to this beautiful new facility, this show has continually introduced what is best in boating here in Connecticut and beyond.

Our organization made up of boat dealers and brokers, marinas and trades people, services and more, is committed to delivering you an outstanding show – not just because we’ve been doing it for over 50 years – but because we are the industry. When we are not producing the Hartford Boat Show we are leading advocacy efforts on all things boating as it is the mission of CMTA to:

Promote the interests of recreational boating
Protect industry conditions and business
Provide the utmost in service to our members and consumers
Advance education in boating, boat safety and industry best management practices
Ensure the health of our environment and natural resources
Secure a future for our marine workforce through development, education and training